About the Film Festival
Phare International Film Festival – Mauritius has been created by a talented group of local entrepreneurs and film-makers. After successfully producing their own productions, and entering festivals, they understood the need to enhance the local film industry.
Mauritius is paradise, and has been a location for many high profile documentaries, series and films – yet the impact on our industry locally was insignificant. We decided to create a platform that not only encourages local film makers but offers the potential to showcase their talent further afield. Likewise, showcasing International cinema, we promote the wonderful Island called Mauritius to the outside world.
Our philosophy is to showcase incredible talent along with high quality independent films to the audience of Mauritius, opening a door to a new potential market. We have adopted an informal and relaxed festival approach, with the glamour of much larger festivals.
Laurels for the winners of each category
Certificates for the winners of each category
Trophies available on Request
2025 All award winners will be eligible for listing on our OTT platform launching early 2026
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：MPEG4 DCP
We have to set some base rules to make sure that everything is fair. So that people have had the opportunity to have the same amount of time. So nobody has been treated unfairly. So here are the rules for films being submitted clear and simple for everyone to see.
Now that we’ve gotten that clear. here are the specifications your film must adhere to:
Short Films 15-20minutes is preferred there is no minimum duration. There is a maximum of 40 minutes
Feature Films don’t have a time limit but must be at least 55 minutes duration.
The film must be created after the 30th of June 2023
The film must be produced before the end of December 2024
Minimum Swearing
No nudity
Racism will not be tolerated
Films can be from anywhere in the world since the festival is an international competition.
The festival has the right to use a trailer, stills and a poster from the films for promotional purposes. Entrants also agree that if their project is selected, it may be screened at the festival and via its online platforms, as well as used by media networks in news features.
Films may be packaged together, and offered to broadcasters for airing. If aired it is agreed that all proceeds will be utilised in the festival for further growth.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
There is no premiere status requirement for films that would like to enter
English subtitles are required for non-English Films.
Films can also be available online and on other platforms and still enter the competition.
Once a film is selected for our annual event, it cannot be withdrawn.
If we discover that your submission violates any of these rules, action will be taken accordingly, and could result in your submission being rejected completely.
Categories and fees
Short film
Video length ：1 - 40
A Short Production is a project under 40 minutes. Please select this option and we will assign the correct category for your project
Feature Film
Video length ：55 - 180
A feature production is over 40 minutes. Please select this option and we will assign the correct category for your project.
Live Event
